Happy Book Anniversary To Me - A Thank You Letter

To my readers/fans:

Today is so beyond special for me, at exactly 4:53 pm on 12/31/2012 history was made. Maybe not a significant piece of history-making in the grand scheme of things, but here in my small part of the world it was/is!

Okay, I will try to keep the sappy to a minimum, but I make no guarantees... :)

One year ago today I took the brave step to believe in myself and put my story out into the world to be loved or hated. And I have been overwhelmed by the positive reception of Unexpectedly Out of Focus. Hearing or reading that every reader has loved Mary's story so much they couldn't put the book down until they finished puts a smile on my face that leaves my cheeks so sore! Even now while typing this I can't help smiling! I was so worried that my book would be too taboo for readers and that it would be a major fail, but I couldn't have been more wrong. So, maybe before I say thank you I should say Sorry for underestimating you guys! You all rock!

And now for the thanking...

Thank you for making this year so unforgettable and for making my future look a little brighter! I know one day, hopefully very soon, I will have the option to make writing my full-time career and that's because of you guys--my peeps! :D I hope I can continue to entertain you with every new story I write! From the bottom of my heart thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support, I truly cannot say it enough!

I do want to say a very special thank you to Kathy at Romantic Reading Escapes for writing the best review and my first review by a blogger! You understood the story in a way that made me feel a kindred connection with you and although we haven't yet met, I consider you a friend! Thank you for your support, I know I owe some of my success to you for that amazing review :)

Another Special thank you goes to my cheerleaders that have been with me from the beginning: My family and close friends (you know who you are!) and especially my Hubby! You guys pushed me to do this, you encouraged me every step of the way and you tell everyone you can to read my book. I couldn't pay for such amazing advertising that I get from you guys. Because of you my book has reached so many readers, thank you!!! I love you guys!! <3 p="">
Okay, now it's time to PARTY! Woo-Hoo! ;) I have to go do my hair and get all dolled up to ring in the new year with my wonderful Hubby! A year I'm excited to start with the release of the sequel to Unexpectedly Out of Focus and a new story that I just know you're going to Love! :)

Please, don't be strangers, find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or here! I promise to always respond, hopefully it will be that same day, but as you can imagine my days can be busy so don't fret because I will respond eventually :)

Book Anniversary Celebration!

So my book anniversary is coming up, New Year's Eve to be exact. Woo-Hoo!!!

I was once asked why I chose this day to publish my book and it was very symbolic for me. I chose a day that was perfectly in between the old and the new. New Year's Eve was my day to celebrate the old that brought me an accomplishment I wouldn't have guessed I had in me until I took that leap and the next day would be the start of a new year and a new journey. A journey I was and still am so exciting to be on. I feel blessed to have the talent and courage to do this and even more blessed to have the support of family and friends--old and new (this is you new readers)! So thank you to everyone who has made this year such an unforgettable year, I am forever grateful for you all!

Okay, enough of the mush and on to the details ;D

Although my anniversary date is a special one (as stated) I would never assume it's special enough to put aside your amazing New Year's plans (sitting at home with a good book counts!), so I've decided to celebrate a week after on 1/7/2014. 

I will have goodies to give away: 
4 $5 Starbucks gift cards (these are for my twitter peeps only so make sure you're following me @authormelaragon)
4 $5 amazon gift cards
4 signed paperback copies of Unexpectedly Out of Focus

I will also be here online naming winners and I've decided to open the virtual floor to you all to ask me anything that you have been dying to ask me in the comments section below!




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New Tunes

I've updated my Tunes page again :) This time it's a feel good song that always makes me want to write until I'm bled dry of my imagination! Have a listen with me: http://authormelissaaragon.blogspot.com/p/tunes.html

New Tunes

I've updated my Tunes page click http://authormelissaaragon.blogspot.com/p/tunes.html to see what I'm listening to today to keep me focused and inspired :)